This exam guide is designed to help you evaluate your readiness to successfully complete the Salesforce Certified Development Lifecycle and Deployment Architect certification exam. This guide provides information about the target audience for the certification exam, recommended training and documentation, and a complete list of exam objectives—all with the intent of helping you achieve a passing score. Salesforce highly recommends a combination of on-the-job experience, course attendance, and self-study to maximize your chances of passing the exam.